Our Staff Edna Karinski
Executive Director
As a Glendale resident, Edna has worked in the region for over 21 years with combined experience in marketing and communications and as a non-profit Development Director. Karinski's local affiliations include the Glendale Symphony Board of Trustees, the Glendale Unified School District Superintendent's Advisory Council, and as a columnist for PTA news in the Glendale News Press. If you are interested in learning about the different ways you can invest your philanthropic interests in our community through donations of any type or setting up a fund or planned gift, please contact Edna at any time.


Diana Arsharuni
Office Administrator
Diana is the Foundation's Office Administrator who keeps things organized and projects moving. She's also the person you are most likely to meet when you call! Diana's strong computer and financial background, along with her energy, office experience, and attention to customer service make her a treasured staff member. Her strong background and prior experience in financial planning is also a valuable asset for the Professional Advisory Council's (PAC) activities or in fielding general donor inquiries on planned giving questions. We are also especially excited about her notary services. If you have any questions at any time about your fund or donations, or if you wish to get more information about the Foundation, please contact Diana. She is extremely pleased to work alongside Edna in serving the Verdugo Community and looks forward to meeting you.